I've noticed those kinds of posts. I mean, actual work can be hard, and work situations can vary a lot depending on the work environment, but, at least in my case, that's completely different to "programming". I wish I had more time for "programming"... I enjoy it a lot, I've always enjoyed it, you can do so many interesting things in a creative kind of way. So many different complex things to understand... If I didn't have to work, I'd have a lot of spare time and I'd probably invest it in, well, programming. There are several source codes I'd like to understand better and analyze, just for intelectual curiosity. I'd have the time to study the source code of several operating systems, implementations of programming languages, and tools that I really would like to know more deeply. I'd have more time to review the source code of videogames, demos, and other interesting programs, and create my own just for fun. I would have more time to create interpreters, read old documents on programming theory, contribute to open source initiatives, learn new programming languages... Programming can be fun. It's a pity to see people burned out. In any case, it's also true that there's more to life than this. :) Try surfing, pottery, yoga, horticulture, real-life drawing or calligraphy instead!
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